To truly be wholesome and complete as a being is to transcend the divisions and limitations imposed by the mind and ego. It is a state of being where one is no longer swayed by the dualities of good and evil, light and dark, or any other polarities that create
Master Patana’s Wisdom: Do not fall prey to the popular advice of thinking positively. It may seem counterintuitive, but the more you try to suppress negative thoughts and comparisons, the stronger they will become in your subconscious mind. Life is full of duality, and we can only appreciate the good
True forgiveness is a sacred act that can only happen when one transcends their anger and moves beyond the bounds of judgment. Forgiveness is not just a mere act of the will; it is a powerful transformation that comes from a deep understanding of oneself and others. It is the
A truly wise and intelligent person doesn’t get angry easily. It’s not because they are suppressing their anger or have learned to control it, but because they are mindful of the different stages of anger and prevent it from escalating. In Western psychology, anger is often managed by controlling or
Master Patana’s Teachings: Ego is neurotic. Ego, the illusory identity we construct for ourselves, is like a poisonous seed planted in our minds, nourished by our surroundings, and conditioned by our experiences. It is not innate to humans, but rather a product of our environment and influences. Our susceptibility to
Master Patana’s teachings emphasize the importance of being aware of your inner self and being completely honest with yourself. The unconsciousness deepens and the spirit falls to the lower dimension when one is not true to their own inner feelings and thoughts. To transcend any hatred or negativity, you must
A lesson from Master Patana: The anger in you reflects a revengeful mind, it is the unconscious egoistic mind that seeks revenge. Whenever you are angry, be all aware and watchful of how the revengeful mind arises. A revengeful mind can only arise out of anger. It hurts others; it
Direct your awareness to the state of your Ego. Right now, observe the thoughts and chatter that arise within your mind with great mindfulness. During your next conversation with a friend, be watchful and become an observer of your own conversation. Notice how the ego always wants to be superior
In the universe’s grand design, all of our experiences are shaped by the karma we create, a subtle yet powerful force that flows through the three entities of mind, body, and spirit. Each of these entities operates within its own karmic space, generating a cycle of cause and effect, action
A Lesson from Master Patana: A follower approached master and said, “I have done nothing wrong, I have always been kind. But my life has been unfortunate – I have been bullied, the world has not been fair to me, people have humiliated me, stolen from me, lied to me,